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The below post was written by Liv Wisnewski, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, Pratt Museum: Building Community, The Role of the Museum, and Moving to Alaska As not only a new curator, but a new resident of the State of Alaska, I am grateful for…

The below post was written by Margaret Greutert, Chief Curator, Kodiak History Museum: I had two key learning moments while attending the Museums Alaska 2024 conference surrounding the theme, Building Community. These learning moments help me think about how our museum approaches building authentic partnerships…

The below post was written by Kristin O’ Lear, Executive Director, Kodiak History Museum: Building Community: Lessons Learned from the Museums Alaska Conference My recent move to Alaska has been an adventure in many ways, not least in its reminder of how essential community is…

Excerpt from the Director’s Letter: The year 2023 was filled with important events like Advocacy Day in DC; an Institute of Museumand Library Services (IMLS) convening; the bi-annual Foraker Summit where I saw a few of ourmuseum colleagues; a special event between the Smithsonian Institution…

The below post was written by Nicole Fiorino, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, Sitka Historical Society & Museum: Empowerment Through Connection: Finding Confidence in Grant Writing As someone new to grant writing and working at a small museum in a remote area, I often feel…

The below post was written by Makayla Meyers, Museum Assistant, Haines Sheldon Museum: Museums Alaska 2024 Conference Was a Blast! Attending a conference in a field where you have limited experience can be daunting, but I’m thrilled to say the Museums Alaska 2024 Conference was…

Museums Alaska has announced their final round of Alaska Art Fund and Collections Management Fund grantees this year, with $228,480.14 awarded to 14 museums and cultural organizations across Alaska. “In this cycle of the Collections Management Fund, we are funding a few conservation projects, some…

The below post was written by Autumn Merritt, Executive Director, Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum: It was my privilege to attend the bi-annual Museums Alaska conference in Fairbanks at the end of September. I was also lucky enough to be awarded a scholarship from Museums…